Hillsdale SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 1340–1460 (based on recent admissions data for the middle 50% of admitted students)
• Average Score: Approximately 1400, reflecting the academic strength of Hillsdale College (HC) enrollees
• Percentile: Scoring at or above the 75th percentile (around 1460) positions applicants competitively

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are not strictly required at Hillsdale College, as HC maintains a test-optional policy for admissions.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated holistically alongside other application components, with no strict minimum threshold.
• Hillsdale College (HC) does practice superscoring, combining the highest section scores from multiple SAT test dates to form the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test scores may be considered to demonstrate academic ability, though they do not replace SAT/ACT scores if submitted.
• For competitive applications, prospective students should target an SAT score of 1400 or higher to align with the average at Hillsdale College.